FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paula Tighe Phone: 954-525-5644 EARNEST/TIGHE LAW FIRM NAMED TO THE FUND 2021 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE (Orlando, Fla.) – March 15th, 2026 –Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC (The Fund), today announces the Earnest/Tighe Law Firm is named to the President’s Circle, an exceptional group of the top 100 Member firms based on policies remitted…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8th, 2019 The Earnest/Tighe Law Firm, P.A. Inducted into The Fund’s Million Dollar Circle (FORT LAUDERDALE) –The Earnest/Tighe Law Firm was honored with induction into The Fund’s Million Dollar Circle, an honor given to member firms who have remitted over one million dollars in title premiums. Less than 100 firms in the…
A Short Sale real esate transaction occurs when a lender agrees to accept an amount less than what is owed on the mortgage to satisfy the seller’s loan. A lender may agree to this when a borrower is in danger of foreclosure and the lender wishes to avoid the time and expense of foreclosure proceedings….
As we start the year and take stock of what we would like to accomplish in the coming months, those items that we have neglected to start, or to finish, over the last year, seem to rise to the top of our lists. Is finalizing a Will or Living Will on your list? Many people…
Here in South Florida where heat and humidity are a part of life, mold can become a problem for homeowners, and therefore, for potential homeowners as well. Much like radon gas became a hot button in real estate contracts, mold now has made a debut. Sellers of real property must disclose in their Seller’s Disclosure…
There are only a few states with homestead exemptions and Florida’s homestead exemption is considered to be one of the most generous. There are 2 types of homestead exemptions available to property owners in Florida: (a) homestead exemption for real property tax purposes and (b) homestead exemption for asset protection purposes. Having one type of…
Most homeowners will at some point renovate or repair their homes. Many homeowners know that for certain types of work, whether the work is performed by the owner or by a contractor, a building permit is required from the City. If a homeowner is ever in doubt about what types of work require a building…
FIRPTA, the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act, requires a non-US citizen SELLER to have 10% of the sales price withheld as a deposit on capital gains taxes. The Buyer’s closing agent is responsible for collecting this withholding and transferring it to the IRS. Although it is the Seller’s money that is withheld, the government…
In addition to purchasing residential property in South Florida to call home, more and more people are purchasing income properties that they are renting for both short and long term occupancy periods. Landlords need to be sure to do their homework regarding landlord/tenant law in the State of Florida. Chapter 83 of the Florida Statues…
An attorney who practices in the area of residential real estate can assist homeowners with the process of buying and selling a home, as well as with issues that can arise after the sale. For many people, their home is the biggest single purchase they will ever make, and often their most valuable asset. Together…